Hi! I'm the Lighthearted Artist and I've got the Joy Joy Joy Joy down in my heart!
Joy: the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying
I love to be around people and things that make me joyful. And I love to be that kind of person for others! My mission is to let that joy spill over into my art so that ya'll can take a piece home with you to have always!

About Me

Welcome! I like to think of myself as a romantic artist. So romantic that I fell in love with Brian, my high school nemesis! When he joined the Marines I chased him halfway around the world to marry him! His first duty station was Hawaii so it was like a 3 year honeymoon. Then at the mercy of Uncle Sam we were punished and sent to suffer in Southern California! *wink* Life was tough! In California we added to our little family with a monstrous little girl. She was so big the nurses said she could eat all the other babies for dinner or maybe that was me I was on some pretty good drugs! While were in California I discovered plein air painting which is just fancy talk for painting outside. My very favorite subjects are landscapes and flowers. I love being outdoors! There is nothing better than a crisp cool morning and the scent of oil paints mixing with fresh air. When I can't make it outside I bring nature in using fresh cut flowers as my muse. Unfortunately I don't have a green thumb unless I paint it green! Lucky for me my sweet beautiful white haired neighbor lets me pick from her garden. I absolutely love painting and I am so glad you stopped by I hope you enjoy what you see!